Chipotle’s Shrinkflation Scandal
http://www.constrata.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Shrinkflation-Chipotle.mp4 Shrinkflation at Chipotle: Lessons from Domino’s 2009 comeback In the ever-competitive restaurant industry, brands are constantly under scrutiny. As an example, Chipotle recently has been accused of shrinkflation, with customers alleging portions are being reduced. This negative publicity has spread like wildfire, particularly on social media platforms like TikTok. However, this could be a […]
MOD Pizza Facing Bankruptcy
http://www.constrata.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ConStrata-Minute-MOD-Pizza-Social-Activism.mp4 Can Socially Conscious Brands Survive? MOD Pizza Considers Bankruptcy Many in the restaurant industry have heard of the financial struggles of MOD Pizza, who is exploring bankruptcy. Known for its strong culture, social activism, and commitment to community support. MOD Pizza has been a beacon of hope and change within the foodservice industry. From […]
Are Limited Time Offers (LTOs) Worth It?
http://www.constrata.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/The-ConStrata-Minute-LTOs.mp4 Restaurant Summer Promotions: The LTO Dilemma As summer rolls in, restaurant operators face the annual challenge of maintaining high traffic with the allure of vacations, beach days, and sporting events. One popular strategy to draw in customers is the use of Limited Time Offers (LTOs). According to Technomics, Limited Time Offers in restaurants has […]
The Rise of Zombie Brands: Casual Restaurants in Peril
http://www.constrata.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Chains-Part-2-ConStrata-Minute.mp4 The Restaurant Revitalization Act: Savior or creation of Zombie Brands? Following the continued recent demise of the casual restaurant brands, this week we offer up one possible reason – zombie brands. In the finance industry, analysts have coined the term zombie stocks for companies that need financial bailouts to operate and exist in a […]
The Rising Cost of Fast Food: Why Your Burger Now Costs $20
http://www.constrata.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Chains-ConStrata-Minute-Chains-Part-1.mp4 The rising cost of fast food explained: A 24% increase across major cities A significant trend that has been making waves in the restaurant industry: the rising cost of fast food. According to a recent article from MoneyGeek, the average price for a burger, fries, and soda across 189 major and local chains in […]
The Fall of Ghost Kitchens: What Went Wrong?
http://www.constrata.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ghost-kitchens-part-1-with-toby-malbec.mp4http://www.constrata.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Ghost-Kitchens-Part-2-ConStrata-Minute.mp4 What happened to kill the momentum of Ghost Kitchens? As we enter the summer of 2024, two years displaced from the final lingering days of the COVID shutdown, let’s check in on the health of ghost kitchens. The news is not good. In 2021, with delivery being far and away the biggest driver of […]
The Current Status of Artificial Intelligence for Restaurants
Where are we at with Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Two headlines last week capture the polarizing opinion of AI – “McDonald’s to end AI drive thru experiment after errant orders” & written on the same day, “White Castle uses drive-thru AI that claims to be more accurate than humans” While the last few years have inspired […]
What Is a Restaurant Technology Consultant and Do You Need One?
Explore what a restaurant technology consultant like ConStrata can contribute to your business and how to discover the right one for your business goals. A Restaurant Technology Consultant helps businesses improve their operations by introducing technology in some aspect, usually driven by the need to supplement labor or to innovate at large. In addition, the […]
The ConStrata Minute | Industry Events & Trade Show Season
Play Video By Toby Malbec: As labor day has come and gone, and we enter the dying days of summer, we all turn to the next season on the calendar – trade show and conference season. The restaurant industry is well served with a plethora of events, starting next week in Atlanta with the New […]